Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 1997
57.4% pass rate
from 1,061 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 1997 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Mounting
      • 0.85% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.85% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.57% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.094% fail on Suspension rod
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.094% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 1997 cars)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.094% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.75% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.75% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.19% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Cable
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.19% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Servos
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.094% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.094% fail on Servos
    • 0.094% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (49% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (46% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.094% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.094% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
      • 0.094% fail on Tank
      • 0.094% fail on Hose
    • 0.66% fail on Chassis
      • 0.66% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.66% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.094% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Floor
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
    • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.094% fail on Doors
      • 0.094% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.19% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.094% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.94% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (69% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (63% worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas (55% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.094% fail on Requirements
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Airbags
      • 0.094% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
      • 0.19% fail on Pump (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates

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